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Bring the family and check out Grand Island National Recreation Area! Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one-half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique. Grand Island is the perfect place to spend a day or even just a few hours biking and exploring. The island’s breathtaking overlooks, pristine sandy beaches, fascinating cultural sites, deep hard woods, and inland lakes make it an exciting and secluded destination. Visitors can get to the island via passenger ferry or private watercraft. Some campsites are conveniently located for kayakers. The ferry departs from Grand Island Landing on the mainland, located on M-28 about 2.5 miles west of the Munising's blinking light. Look for the Grand Island National Recreation Area signs. To view the Grand Island Recreation Area Map Click Here. If you're interested in the island's history, check out the Grand Island 25th Anniversary Page (archived).
Towering sea cliffs, white sand beaches, serene coves and sea caves... an absolute gem of an island . A ferry runs numerous times a day from Munising from Memorial weekend to early October. Hiking, biking and birding seem to be the main activities. Stay overnight in cabins or campsites. There are no paved roads and vehicles are not permitted. The island has gravel roads, two track, and single track dirt trails. There are few amenities on Grand Island. Drinking water and vault toilets are available. There are no stores or shops other than the gift shop on the mainland.
Grand Island is a a rustic and "primitive" island but its beauty makes it more than worthwhile.
Awesome place to visit! The boat ride only took about 2-3 minutes. The trails can be very muddy after a good rain. Be sure to pack bug spray, a mosquito net, and a sturdy pair of shoes.
AMAZING! Pro tip. You can launch your kayak from the ferry landing. The launch is on the backside of the building.
Camped 3 nights 4 days at the very north end.i mountain biked in 8 miles,the trail is awesome! Then i biked around entire trail and more for a total of 51 miles.
